Since AutoCAD 2017 is an older version, the most reliable way to get the correct "text" (the language data) is through your official Autodesk Account Autodesk Manage Locate your product: All Products and Services , find your AutoCAD 2017 tile and click View Details Find Languages: Look for a tab or section labeled
A: Possibly, if they reference English command names (e.g., LINE instead of LINIE in German). Use command aliases or the _ prefix (e.g., _LINE ), which works globally.
If you need a direct download link or help finding a specific language (e.g., Polish or Korean for AutoCAD 2017), let me know and I can guide you through Autodesk’s archive search. Autocad 2017 Language Pack
It sounds like you need the standard instructions for downloading and installing an AutoCAD 2017 Language Pack
Once downloaded, run the executable file. It will typically extract files to a default location (usually C:\Autodesk ) and then start the setup process. Since AutoCAD 2017 is an older version, the
. These packs let you run AutoCAD in a different language without reinstalling the entire core software. How to Get Your Language Pack
For enterprise deployments, the language packs are available as MSI files within the or Browser Download sections of the Subscription Center. These allow silent installations via command line ( msiexec /i AutoCAD_2017_German_LP.msi /quiet ). It sounds like you need the standard instructions
Even with official installers, issues arise. Here are the top fixes.
The AutoCAD 2017 Language Pack allows you to run AutoCAD 2017 in a different language from the one you originally installed. Unlike older versions of the software where you had to reinstall the entire program to change the interface language, language packs act as a localized overlay. This is particularly useful for multi-national teams or users who are more comfortable working with technical terms in their native tongue.
